The Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit for Sennheiser MKH 416is a windshield system offering acoustically transparent protection for location sound mixers and recordists using a mid-side array of Sennheiser MKH 416 and Ambient Emesser microphones in broadcast TV, film, video, and game audio production. It features an enhanced Connbox design with no straight or parallel surfaces to reduce room tone and resonance. Its Lyre mic suspension and Floating Basket Suspension improve vibration isolation and minimize handling noise.

The 3D-Tex material delivers significant attenuation of wind noise while being easy to clean. Further contributing to the system's low maintenance is the magnetic locking design, which allows one-handed opening and closure. The XLR3F and TA3F inputs match the connectivity of your Sennheiser MKH 416 and Ambient Emesser microphones, and the XLR 5-pin output contributes to effective cable management. Boompole compatibility is offered via a brass 3/8" UNC female thread.

Lyre and Floating Basket Suspension    Improved Vibration Isolation    Acoustically Transparent    Reduced Room Tone and Handling Noise    Significant Wind Noise Reduction    Magnetic Locking System    No Straight or Parallel Surfaces    Low-Maintenance, Easy to Clean    XLR and TA3F Inputs    XLR 5-Pin Output

Each Stereo Cyclone windshield is individually hand-built in the Rycote factory in Stroud. This very specialized manufacturing process is carried out by a highly skilled Rycote technician and takes many hours to complete.

Designed specifically for internal cable routing, isolation, and vibration reduction, each Connbox has been optimized for specific stereo and multichannel microphone configurations. Every wire and connector has been precisely measured to offer maximum performance.

Rycote uses its industry-leading Lyre microphone suspension to reduce the bulk of shock and handling noise. The Stereo Cyclone also features the Rycote Floating Basket Suspension: an innovative design that prevents natural resonances and vibrations from bypassing the main suspension and radiating from the structure of the basket itself.

The Lyre principle is incorporated into the portions of the suspension that connect directly to the basket; the entire structure "floats", isolating problematic internal vibrations originating from boompoles and other sources.

Stereo configurations are particularly susceptible to the effects of acoustic re-radiation, since more microphones point at the overall surface of the basket. The incorporation of the Floating Basket Suspension results in a windshield with superb vibration isolation.

An open-cell structure consisting of curved contours and no straight or parallel surfaces greatly reduces room-tone effects inherent in conventional tubular windshield designs. The physical design shifts the overall bulk to the basket front. The aerodynamically efficient asymmetric basket covered with 3D-Tex material provides enormous benefits in terms of surface turbulence and acoustic impedance, resulting in wind-noise reduction comparable to the combined modular-style windshield/fur cover performance. In truly extreme weather conditions, a Cyclone Windjammer (available separately) can be used to deliver superior wind-noise reduction.

The windshield can be removed from or attached to the suspension in an instant using just one hand, allowing audio professionals to capture the best possible audio at any moment in any environment. This is the unique benefit of Rycote's Z-Locking System. Reassembly is automatic as components magnetically snap into perfect alignment.

Location sound mixers require equipment that will not only withstand extreme conditions, but also maintain consistent performance. Maintenance is often a time-consuming, yet necessary evil. The Stereo Cyclone's 3D-Tex was developed for both outstanding performance and ease of maintenance. Dust it off after mild use or rinse and air dry after heavy use to maintain outstanding, transparent, and consistent performance for years of faithful use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How much does this weigh (without mic or fur)?

A: The Rycote 010324 Windshield Kit weighs 380g.

Q: 2. Is it good for ME67 with K6?

A: The Sennheiser CASELONGMKH is designed for the Sennheiser MKH-416/MKH-60 and will not work with the ME67/K6. As an alternative, you may consider the Alfa Case MFR# 20018MTLB.

Q: 3. Will this system correctly hold the Sennheiser MKH 60 microphone?

A: This kit will not fit the Sennheiser MKH-60 correctly. The correct Rycote windshield system is "Windshield Kit 4"; B&H# RYWSK4.

Q: 4. Will this fit the Schoeps CMC641?

A: It will be a bit long but yes, it will fit.

Q: 5. How do I fit this in the boom holder on a Sony FX3 audio handle?

A: If a larger diameter is needed to fit the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone into the Sony FX3 microphone holder, we recommend using BH #SAROCS Sanken ROCS Rubber O-Rings for CS-1 (10) to expand the diameter of the MKH 416.

Q: 6. Cheaper alternative?

A: The BP4073 Line and Gradient Condenser Microphone from Audio-Technica is well suited for capturing speech and audio in feature film recording, broadcast and theater sound reinforcement applications. The microphone measures just 9.17 in length, and weighs 3.5 oz making it ideal for long-term use on the ends of boompoles and handheld mounts.Its wide frequency response, Line + Gradient pick up pattern and low noise result in transparent audio reproduction. An 80 Hz hi-pass filter switch minimizes low-frequency noise and ambiance, while the 10 dB pad switch provides added headroom when capturing transient (peak) audio signals. The BP4073 is RoHS compliant, providing RF (radio-frequency) interference free operation. Designed for use in broadcasting, film/TV production and theater sound reinforcement applications Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions Innovative acoustic design provides same directivity as mics up to 50% longer Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter & 10 dB pad Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy RoHS-compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Q: 7. Can I use this with a Canon 7D?

A: The Sennheiser MKH-416 require phantom power which your camera will not provide. In order to connect to a Canon 7D you will require an additional adapter box that will provide power to the mic as well as offer level control such as the Beachtek DXA-SLR Ultra. You may also wish to record to an portable digital recorder which will offer a higher quality recording than the camera can provide. In this case audio and video would then need to be combined via software.

Q: 8. Is there enough room inside to fit a Sennheiser EW 500 plug on wireless transmitter attached to a Sennheiser 416 mic?

A: Unfortunately not,

Q: 9. This comes also with its black foam?

A: Yes the MKH 416 comes with a foam windscreen for indoor use.

Q: 10. Does the windjammer come with the old drawstring or the new elastic band?

A: In March 2020, it uses the new elastic band.